Healthy Diabetic Recipes

Yield: 4 side dish servings
From: The Diabetes Food and Nutritional Bible

1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 sprigs rosemary
2 sprigs oregano
2 sprigs thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp paprika

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Tear four large sheets of foil.

Divide all ingredients among the four sheets of foil. Wrap up the
potatoes seal tightly. Put all packets on a baking sheet.
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Yield: 4 side dish servings
From: The Diabetes Food and Nutritional Bible

2 cups torn, washed arugula leaves
2 cups washed watercress leaves, stemmed
1 orange, peeled, sectioned, seeded, and chopped
2 Tbsp toasted almond slivers

Dressing:
2 Tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 tsp grated orange zest
2 tsp lemon juice
Salt and pepper, to taste

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From The American Institute for Cancer Research AICR
Yield: 4 servings (main dish)

1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into very thin strips
1 tsp ground cumin
Juice of 1/2 lime
1 Tbsp canola oil, divided
1/2 large white onion, thinly sliced
1 medium green bell pepper, seeded, cut in 1/2 inch strips
1 to 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded, cut lengthwise in thin strips
1/2 cup well-drained salsa
2-4 Tbsp (according to taste) minced cilantro leaves
4 whole-wheat tortillas

Sprinkle cumin over the chicken and rub in. Add chicken and lime
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Yield: 10 muffins
From: The Diabetes Food and Nutritional Bible

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
Pinch salt
1 cup plain, nonfat yogurt
1 tsp lemon extract
1 egg
1 egg white
3/4 cup fresh blueberries
Zest of 1 lemon

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I LOVE BELL PEPPERS. COURSE THEN AGAIN I LIKE A LOT OF VEGGIES THAT ARE FRESH.

Chicken with Tri-Colored Peppers
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

a.. 2 teaspoons canola oil
b.. 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch strips
c.. 1/2 cup diced onion
d.. 2 cloves garlic, minced
e.. 1 each small red, yellow, and green bell peppers, seeded and sliced into
1-inch strips
f.. 1/2 cup fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth
g.. 2 tablespoons lite soy sauce
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From: NTF; HoneySuckle White
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Servings: 9

6-8 lb WHOLE TURKEY washed and drained
1/4 Cup frozen lemon juice concentrate thawed
1/4 Cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 Cup honey
1/4 Cup olive oil
3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
3 Tbsp fresh chopped mint leaves
1 Tbsp grated orange peel
2 tsp grated lemon peel
1 tsp grated lime peel
1/3 Cup orange juice
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Makes: 4 Servings
From: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes

1/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp brown sugar
1/2 pint fresh raspberries
1 large Granny Smith or other tart cooking apple,
peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp grated lemon zest
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

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From The Mayo Clinic
Dietitian’s tip:
This colorful main dish requires a fair amount of chopping, slicing
and dicing, but the cooking takes only minutes. Wait to cut up the
eggplant until just before cooking to prevent discoloration, which
occurs when the flesh is exposed to air.
Healthy carb = whole fruits & vegetables, at least 50% whole grains
and no more than 1 tsp of sugar per serving
Serves: 4

1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
2 Tbsp chopped fresh mint
3/4 cup chicken stock or broth
3 green (spring) onions, including tender green tops, 2 coarsely
chopped and 1 thinly sliced
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From Eating Well Magazine
Yield: 8 servings
Active Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 5 1/2 hours

This fanciful reinterpretation of pulled pork uses chicken and lots
of tomato sauce. Have sliced jalapenos, sliced red onions and some
sour cream on hand to top this hearty main course.

1 8-oz can reduced-sodium tomato sauce
1 4-oz can chopped green chiles, drained
3 Tbsp cider vinegar
2 Tbsp honey
1 Tbsp sweet or smoked paprika
1 Tbsp tomato paste
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Recipe By : Real Food for Real People
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : O.A.M.C. Soups

1 cup Carrots — sliced
1 cup Onion — chopped
1 cup Celery — chopped
3 cups Potatoes — chopped
1 can Clams — minced
1/2 cup Margarine
3/4 cup Flour
1 quart Half and Half
2 teaspoons Salt
1 Tablespoon Sugar
1/2 teaspoon Pepper
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